Columbia 2010 Forum

[booboo]

Whoa...considering the hold bloodbath that this thread has turned into, would it be reasonable to say that if they had any interest left whatsoever in admitting me, they would've sent me a held letter?

When did you go complete? I think there is a time since completion for which they sent out those hold letters.

[Jacinda]

An autobio I wrote for their joint JD/MS in Journalism, another personal statement, a legal memo, articles I've written for the Diplomatic Courier, and two LORs. What do you think?

[blue5385]

No. I think you could still get a hold anytime next week. I wouldn't put it out of the realm of possibility that you are flat-out accepted, too, as you seem like a strong Hold candidate if not an acceptance.

thanks, Kronk even a hold would be great news. I think the VCE is looking further & further out of reach every day though, they seem to have developed ridiculous standards of acceptance this cycle.

When did you go complete? I think there is a time since completion for which they sent out those hold letters.

I went complete in early December. I haven't been able to gauge the time since completion for most of the people who reported holds in the last couple of days since I don't know most of their complete dates. I have pretty much lost all faith in the idea that they respond by completion dates though, considering some Sept. completes just heard back while some later completes heard back awhile ago.

[crackberry]

I went complete in early December. I haven't been able to gauge the time since completion for most of the people who reported holds in the last couple of days since I don't know most of their complete dates. I have pretty much lost all faith in the idea that they respond by completion dates though, considering some Sept. completes just heard back while some later completes heard back awhile ago.

Yeah I was held today and was complete in mid-September.

[crackberry]

An autobio I wrote for their joint JD/MS in Journalism, another personal statement, a legal memo, articles I've written for the Diplomatic Courier, and two LORs. What do you think?

I'd say send everything but the extra personal statement. Can't really hurt at this point.

[ljmrc3344]

Oh, also, what format should one use for the LOCI? Is it best to stick to the double-spaced format with one's LSAC number in the heading, or is a more normal letter format (including single/1.5 space) acceptable?

[Jacinda]

Thanks! I think they will get overload from me lol!

[crackberry]

Oh, also, what format should one use for the LOCI? Is it best to stick to the double-spaced format with one's LSAC number in the heading, or is a more normal letter format (including single/1.5 space) acceptable?

I single-spaced my LOCI for Harvard. I used a letter format, but definitely get your LSAC # in there at the top somewhere.

[CardinalRules]

Oh, also, what format should one use for the LOCI? Is it best to stick to the double-spaced format with one's LSAC number in the heading, or is a more normal letter format (including single/1.5 space) acceptable?

I single-spaced my LOCI for Harvard. I used a letter format, but definitely get your LSAC # in there at the top somewhere.

+1 on the LSAC number.

[crackberry]

Oh, also, what format should one use for the LOCI? Is it best to stick to the double-spaced format with one's LSAC number in the heading, or is a more normal letter format (including single/1.5 space) acceptable?

I single-spaced my LOCI for Harvard. I used a letter format, but definitely get your LSAC # in there at the top somewhere.

+1 on the LSAC number.

You stole my (old) avatar.

[CardinalRules]

Oh, also, what format should one use for the LOCI? Is it best to stick to the double-spaced format with one's LSAC number in the heading, or is a more normal letter format (including single/1.5 space) acceptable?

I single-spaced my LOCI for Harvard. I used a letter format, but definitely get your LSAC # in there at the top somewhere.

+1 on the LSAC number.

You stole my (old) avatar.

I wouldn't have done so if there wasn't a specific reason. Eventually, I'll probably change it again.

[Kronk]

If I get into SLS I'm getting one of their crazy tree mascots as my avatar.

[crackberry]

I wouldn't have done so if there wasn't a specific reason. Eventually, I'll probably change it again.

What year were you? And have you gotten into SLS?

[nnjpenn]

So now that BaiAlian heard I guess that I am the only September complete who has still heard nothing. I'm tempted to shoot them an email. Would that be appropriate?

I haven't heard either

When did you go complete?

end of september

september complete. also held a few days ago. why didnt i retake my 169? held at harvard, held at penn, held at cls...no word from stanford...at least will hear from berkeley this week...but im more than happy with nyu.

[BaiAilian2013]

I am guessing Bai ends up writing a LOCI,

Done.

getting accepted,

Hoping!

and getting a TON of money.

:-/ Praying...

She is like the best candidate CLS can hope for.

Haha that makes my night.

[CardinalRules]

I am guessing Bai ends up writing a LOCI,

Done.

getting accepted,

Hoping!

and getting a TON of money.

:-/ Praying...

She is like the best candidate CLS can hope for.

Haha that makes my night.

Your post just made my night.

[insidethetwenty]

So, what are successful routes from on hold to admitted? Any advice?

[Core]

So, what are successful routes from on hold to admitted? Any advice?

Any combination of a LOCI, updated resume, new LOR, updated, improved grades.

[superberry]

Any other Oct completes with high stats hear nothing? WTF is going on, Columbia??

[0L Hoping for 1]

Any other Oct completes with high stats hear nothing? WTF is going on, Columbia??

No really high stats for Columbia, but 173, 3.8 and October applicant.. havent heard anything..

[booboo]

Any other Oct completes with high stats hear nothing? WTF is going on, Columbia??

No really high stats for Columbia, but 173, 3.8 and October applicant.. havent heard anything..

Very interesting, with a 173/3.9 applicant getting the hold letter...

Hehe, Columbia.

[TXDeac]

Got my Reserve List letter on Friday. 169/3.5 with kinda sorta URM status.

[Core]

In a LOCI, would it be inappropriate to explain why one prefers CLS over NYU despite an interest in PI?

[ljmrc3344]

In a LOCI, would it be inappropriate to explain why one prefers CLS over NYU despite an interest in PI?

Yeah, this would be a good thing to know.

[MellonCollie]

In a LOCI, would it be inappropriate to explain why one prefers CLS over NYU despite an interest in PI?

Yeah, this would be a good thing to know.

Yes, it would be strange. I would just talk up specific CLS programs and how they'll help you reach your PI goals.

I think that it would be strange, because I guarantee that the CLS adcomms don't view their school as deficient vis-a-vis NYU in terms of PI opportunities.